Robert Cheeks
Advanced Prostate Cancer Patient
Robert Cheeks, is a 68-year-old male that was diagnosed in March 2015 with advanced prostate cancer. He has undergone a prostatectomy and hormone therapy to treat his cancer. Robert credits his positive attitude for keeping him motivated.
“What keeps my spirits up is that no good can come of getting down. Get up in the morning. Smile! Positive attitude, yes, does help with getting better. It goes right along with the medications,” Robert says.
Robert’s prostate cancer was found during a normal exam. “There was something suspicious during the exam and they ordered a biopsy which came back positive,” he says.
Fortunately for Robert, the journey from diagnosis to treatment was not long. He credits his care team for making that happen and for being supportive.
He says having those individuals really makes a difference in how he feels. In addition, Robert says his doctor’s approach to his diagnosis really helped him feel confident about the next steps. He appreciated his doctor taking the time to sit beside him and talk about his diagnosis and his treatment options. He didn’t sit across the room or on the other side of the desk. That simple gesture made such a difference, according to Robert.
The Foundation prides itself on creating tools to help foster these important relationships between patients and their healthcare providers. In our prostate cancer suite of materials we have developed shared decision tools and videos to help patients become active participants in their care decisions. In addition, we have also developed tools for our health care providers to ensure they have all the resources they need to establish these important doctor-patient relationships.
Kathleen Kobashi, MD and Becca Martin
Becca Martin
Overactive Bladder (OAB) Patient
Becca Martin has been dealing with Overactive Bladder (OAB) much of her life. Becca, in her mid-40s, lives outside of Aberdeen, Washington. Before she was treated, Becca sometimes urinated 40 times a day—as often as every 20 minutes.
“My symptoms got worse to the point where I could not drive into work anymore without having to make sure I had enough time to stop somewhere,” she says. Whenever she drove into Tacoma or Seattle, she would have to add an hour or two to the trip to account for all the rest stops she had to make.
Her primary care doctor referred Becca to a urologist, who diagnosed her with OAB. For medical reasons, Becca didn’t have the option of taking OAB oral drugs so her doctor explained all of the other treatment options available to her. Becca chose a bladder pacemaker to treat her OAB condition.
Becca has had tremendous results. One day, soon after she had the surgery, she and her boss were amazed to realize it had been six hours since Becca had last gone to the bathroom—a far cry from the several times an hour she used to go. “I don’t have to worry about running to the restroom every 20 minutes,” she says.
Becca urges anyone with OAB symptoms to talk to their doctor about it right away. Together you can find out if you have OAB and what treatment is best for you. As Becca knows, treating OAB can change your life.
To help the millions of people diagnosed with OAB, the Foundation has developed an entire suite of materials on OAB, Stress Urinary Incontinence and general incontinence-related materials. Studies have shown that many patients – especially those who are older or female – wait years before talking about their urinary symptoms with a healthcare provider. Our goal is to remove the stigma around incontinence and other urologic conditions and ensure everyone knows there is hope.
Funded 29 Research Scholars
Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology, PC
Advanced Urology of New England
AKSM, Ltd.
Arkansas Urological Society
Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Graduates
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston Scientific
Center for Prostate Disease Research/Henry M. Jackson Foundation
Chophouse
Dornier MedTech
Elsevier, Inc.
ForTec Medical
Florida Urological Society
GenomeDX Biosciences
Georgetown University
Global Experience Specialists
Gregg Packer
Hilton Chicago
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Mitchell C. Benson, MD
Arthur Louis Burnett II, MD
Toby C. Chai, MD
Lewis Wen Loong Chan, MD
Quentin Clemens, MD
Jonathan Andrew Coleman, MD
Daniel J. Culkin, MD
John D. Denstedt, MD
Robert James Evans, MD, FACS
Michael Paul Finkelstein, MD
Robert C. Flanigan, MD
Brendan M. Fox, MD
E. Ann Gormley, MD and Mr. Richard Wallace
Robert T. Grissom, MD
Leon C. Hamrick Jr., MD
Harry W. Herr, MD
Gene Hori, MD
Carlos Arango, MD
Javier Lorenzo Arenas, MD
Jeffrey Blake Asbury, MD
Angelo Avena
Christopher E. Barbieri, MD, PhD
Daniel E. Boyle Jr., MD
Fred Burger
Michael A. Carducci, MD
Ben Chew, MD
Edward A. Chibaro, MD
Douglas Middleton Dahl, MD
George Francis Daniels, Jr., MD
Douglas Joseph Darlin, MD
Carlos P. De Juana, MD
Fredy E. Delacruz, MD
George Dickens
Vivian I. Dicks
Melissa Downs
Frederic Allan Fernholz, MD
Charles L. Gates, Jr., MD
Angela Gilfillan, CMPE
Letter from the chair
Research
We are proud of the contribution we have made to urologic research. Since 1975, the Foundation has supported more than 750 outstanding young scientists with nearly $30 million in research funding dedicated to preventing, diagnosing and treating urologic conditions. Research made possible by the Foundation has led to improvements in patient care such as preservation of fertility in male cancer patients, more effective treatment of kidney stones, and dietary interventions that improve prostate cancer outcomes. And thanks to the critical funding provided in the early stages of their careers, over 80 percent of researchers supported by the Foundation remain committed to urologic research. We support every stage of research to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from urologic disease.
Through the many contributions we have made to support researchers at leading institutions throughout the country, we have made a lasting and deep contribution to the urologic research community.
Urology Care Foundation Researchers Receiving Funding in 2016
Your Support in Action in 2016
Thanks to our donors, we were able to make great strides in carrying out our mission in 2016.
We awarded nearly $2 million to support over 40 young scientists working on new advancements to help patients through research.
These awards do more than fund cutting-edge research—they provide gifted researchers with the necessary training to develop a career-long commitment to finding the next breakthrough in patient care.
These promising researchers include:
the urology care foundation funded
13 disease/condition areas in 2016
Patient Education
The Urology Care Foundation has established one of the most dynamic, physician-led patient education programs in medicine today. We pride ourselves on being the single largest repository for urologic patient education information that is medically approved and aligned with current clinical guidelines.
Our patient education materials are developed by our Patient Education Council, six Patient Education Committees and reviewed and approved for patient literacy and usability. We have more than 100 articles ranging from pediatric urologic conditions to
Your Support in Action in 2016
Our Patient Education Council and Committees are tirelessly working to identify and fill the gaps in urologic patient education. This past year we grew our portfolio of educational offerings on a grand scale.
In 2016, we:
*Includes: Urology Care Foundation Instagram, Urology Care Foundation Pinterest, KYS Twitter and Mike Haynes’ Twitter and Facebook
This was also a seminal year for our patient advocacy initiatives. For the first time in the Foundation’s history, we dedicated full-time resources to patient advocacy.
In 2016, we:
Community Awareness Efforts
Highlights from Season 8:
The Bladder Health Alliance (BHA), led by the Urology Care Foundation, achieved a 2016 outreach priority of declaring each November as Bladder Health Month. This was the direct result of a successful grassroots advocacy effort led by the BHA to reduce the stigma surrounding bladder health conditions and promote the need for advanced awareness about the implications associated with them. Members of the Alliance directly mobilized patient advocates to contact their members of Congress and rally support for our advocacy efforts.
Ultimately, a House resolution and Senate measure passed unanimously supporting the designation of
The Foundation holds various events to raise funds and awareness of urologic conditions. One of the Foundation’s fundraising events in 2016 was called Rockin’ at the Tin Roof and it kicked-off the AUA Annual Meeting in San Diego. The event took place on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Tin Roof venue in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. It was a resounding success, raising nearly $100,000 in support of the Foundation’s research and education programs. Attendees and supporters to the sold-out benefit included, NFL Hall-of-Famer and KYS spokesperson, Mike Haynes, Foundation supporters, AUA domestic and international members, residents, patient advocates and industry partners. The fun, casual evening featured musical entertainment from two popular urologists’ bands Sticks and Stones and The Void. The highlight of the evening was an impressive karaoke style sing-off challenge that left the crowd wanting more!
Financial Highlights of 2016*
Because of the low overhead and fundraising costs of the Foundation, we are proud of the fact that 87% of every dollar raised goes directly to support urologic research and education programs.
The Urology Care Foundation’s program expenses fall into two major categories:
Research Grants are awarded to institutions and individuals throughout the United States through the American Urological Association (AUA). The AUA has a stringent peer-review process that reflects the highest standards of the National Institutes of Health. Each year, the Foundation grants nearly $2 million in research funding through the AUA in support of training awards, salary stipends and fellowships to promising investigators. Our awards span the career spectrum of research—medical students, residents, post-doctoral and post-resident fellows and independent investigators.
Education and Outreach expenditures include our efforts to raise awareness of urologic health through national public health campaigns and publications. The Foundation’s online and print materials are based on information from the AUA’s Clinical Guidelines. Our patient-friendly educational tools are designed to promote communication between patients and their healthcare providers. We also publish Urology Health extra®, a quarterly, award-winning patient focused magazine.
How You Can Help: Opportunities for Giving
You can make a difference in the lives of those suffering from a urologic condition. Whether it is running in a race to raise awareness or donating money to support educational initiatives, every act matters, and your contribution can change lives for the better. Our mission is to improve patients’ lives through education and research. We can’t achieve our mission without the support of donors, like you, who believe in our cause. Our volunteers and donors are making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you to our family of partners in raising awareness and support for those suffering with a urologic condition.
I wanted to spark innovation in urologic research to help transform scientific advances more quickly into improved patients care. So I made a gift to the Urology Care Foundation to not only catalyze new research opportunities, but also to honor my physician, Dr. Harris Nagler, for his passion and commitment to advance research and patient care.”
– Professor Yechiam H. Yemini
The Yemini Family Foundation
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Corporate Champions
Urology Sections and Societies
VISION FOR LEGACY
The Estate of Norman Aehle
The Estate of Sylvia Arenson
The Estate of Toby Greene
The Estate of Frank Hinman, Jr. and Marion Hinman
The Estate of Adam Orsatti
The Estate of David Papier
The Estate of Sandra Syms
The Estate of Adam Tigelman
Leaders
$50,000 – $10,000
Sam Covelli
The Kahlert Family Foundation
Richard A. Memo, MD
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
The Yemini Family Foundation
Greg Kahlert, president of the Kahlert Foundation, understood the need for urologic research funding after his father passed away from bladder cancer in 2011. He wanted to continue his father’s commitment of giving back to the community and was inspired to give to the Urology Care Foundation after his father’s urologist, Dr. Ronald Tutrone, recommended donating to help find a cure for bladder cancer.
“Since bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men, but significantly under-funded, and the Urology Care Foundation has an excellent reputation—this was an easy decision,” said Mr. Kahlert.
The generous donation from the Kahlert Foundation enabled the Urology Care Foundation to provide a one-year award to the Residency Research Award Program, which provides funding to a young urologist to conduct research under the direction of an accomplished mentor to improve patients’ lives. This year’s award recipient is conducting research around the use of an automated bladder cancer tracking program for veterans.
The Kahlert Foundation’s donation helps the Urology Care Foundation continue to advance urologic research to improve patients’ lives.
Our Leadership
The Urology Care Foundation Board of Directors’ governance structure includes public directors, AUA member urologists, the AUA’s treasurer and a chair.
Richard A. Memo, MD, FACS
Chair
Gopal H. Badlani, MD
AUA Urology Member-at-Large
Sanford J. Siegel, MD, FACS
AUA Urology Member-at-Large
Thomas J. Cavalier
Public Member-at-Large
William Koeblitz
Public Member-at-Large
development
Kevin A. Wohlfort
Executive Vice President, Industry Relations,
Development & Publications
Cynthia M. Duncan
Development Director
Emily J. Boyce, MEd
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager
Devon Cardinale
Development Specialist
Sarah E. Kramer
Individual Giving Specialist
Research
Carolyn J. M. Best, PhD
Research Director
Julia Gumminger, MA, MSEd
Research Education and Events Manager
Krystal Brinson, PhD
Research Grants Project Manager
Erik Siedow, MA
Program Evaluation & Communications Coordinator
Idrissa Macklin
Research Associate
Members of the Bladder Health Alliance:
Alliance for Aging Research
American Geriatric Society’s Health in Aging Foundation
American Urogynecologic Society
American Urological Association
Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Blue Thong Society
Chesapeake Urology Associates
HealthyWomen International
Interstitial Cystitis Association
Men’s Health Network
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
National Association for Continence
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in
Women’s Health
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Simon Foundation for Continence
Society for Women’s Health Research
Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
Spina Bifida Association
United Spinal Association
Urological Association of Physician Assistants
Urology Care Foundation
Veterans Health Council
Women’s Health Foundation
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Our Mission
MICHAEL HAYNES
Pro Football Hall of Fame ‘97 Inductee
Prostate Cancer Survivor | KYS Spokesperson
Annual Report
2016
bladder health: impact on americans
Cynthia M. Duncan
Director of Development
cduncan@urologycarefoundation.org
Phone: 410-689-4064
This past year, corporate, foundation and association donors helped to make a significant difference in the lives of millions of Americans diagnosed with urologic disease through their support of the Urology Care Foundation’s research and education programs. We are grateful for their continued generosity and commitment. (Recognizes gifts from January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016)
Corporate & Organizations
The Urology Care Foundation is the world’s leading nonprofit urological health foundation – and the official foundation of the American Urological Association. We partner with physicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, families and the public to support and improve the prevention, detection and treatment of urological diseases through research and education.
AUA Mid-Atlantic Section
William D. Steers, MD
Research Scholar Awards
Indian American Urological Association
Sakti Das, MD
Research Scholar Awards
Anupam Ted Kedia
Research Scholar Awards
New York Section of the AUA
North Central Section of the AUA
Society for Pediatric Urology
Sushil Lacy, MD
Research Scholar Awards
Society of Urologic Oncology
South Central Section of the AUA
Simpa Salami, MD, MPH
University Of Michigan,
Current Scholar
Simpa Salami, MD, MPH is the recipient of a one-year Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award dedicated to supporting a future leader in cancer research. Dr. Salami’s research will advance our understanding of early detection and treatment outcomes of prostate cancer.
Born and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Salami traveled to the U.S. to complete his clinical and research training at Hofstra University in New York and Harvard University in Massachusetts. Having won numerous awards and recognitions for his work, Dr. Salami is currently an oncology fellow at the University of Michigan. His yearlong research study will focus on improving our understanding of the progression of low to high grade prostate cancer in men on active surveillance.
Neal Rowe, MD
The University of Western Ontario, Past Scholar
"The Urology Care Foundation Scholarship has been a unique opportunity that has supported my current research while helping solidify my future as a surgeon-scientist. Funding from the Urology Care Foundation has invigorated my research endeavors, directed my career path toward academic urology, and assisted me in developing research partnerships with colleagues at other institutions.”
Neal Rowe, MD received Urology Care Foundation funding in 2013 as a clinical fellow at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Rowe’s research focuses on improving the success rates for kidney transplantations.
One of the major problems with kidney transplantation is the inherent damage done to the kidney during the procedure. Kidneys can be damaged by the lack of blood flow when the kidney is removed from the donor and by the challenge of restoring blood flow once the kidney is transplanted into a patient. To help prevent this kind of damage, Dr. Rowe devoted his Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award to studying the protective effects of hydrogen sulphide on kidney grafts.
Dr. Rowe became the first to report that the use of hydrogen sulphide helps improve the survival of the transplanted kidney, which will ultimately improve the quality and longevity of donor organs. This is especially important given the limited supply of healthy donor organs.
male and female geriatric patients. In addition, we offer nearly 100 pieces of educational material that can be downloaded or ordered from our website for free. Our resources are the go-to place for patients and caregivers wanting to learn more about any urologic condition. They are also a key resource for our healthcare providers who want to ensure their patients have reliable, current and easy-to-read information to guide them along their healthcare journey.
We know not everyone likes information presented in the same way, thus we have resources in a variety of formats.
To learn more about ways you can
help the Foundation, contact:
Urology Care Foundation
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hyatt Regency Boston
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Jackson Urological Associates
James and Gloria Gottesman Charitable Fund
Jewish Communal Fund
Jones Lang Lasalle
Kimpton Gray Hotel
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Landmark Title Agency South, Inc.
Marriott International Global Sales
Marriott Marquis DC
Metamark Genetics
New Orleans Marriott
NFL Foundation
The Palmer House Hilton (Chicago)
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Rebecca Minkoff
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Rochman Advised Fund
The Rockefeller Foundation
Heddy Hubbard, PhD, RN, MPH, FAAN
Louis Kavoussi
Noel Noyull Kim, PhD
Alan Scott Kowitz, MD
John Paul Lavelle, MD
Deborah J. Lightner, MD
Christopher Anthony Lorenc, PA-C
W. Jack Lovern, MD
Aziz I. Mahoubi, MD
Maria Mangler
Michele Mazzaccaro
James Mendes
William B. Morrison
Robert A. Munkelwitz, MD
Aria F. Olumi, MD
Preston S. Parish
Dennis A. Pessis, MD
Kevin Pranikoff, MD
Howard J. Goldman, MD
Michael Benjamin Hallet, MD
Emily Hergenreter, MD
Timothy B. Hopkins, MD
Robert I. Kahn, MD
Tadao Kakizoe, MD
Christopher J. Kane, MD
Michael Kennelly
Tsuneo Kinukawa, MD
Rhonda Kotarinos, DPT
Delbert Kwan, MD
James Lawrence
George A. Lightbourn, MD
Daniel Wei Lin, MD
John Lohr
Charles M. Lynne, MD
Michael E. Mayo, MD
June Mettee
Jose Gallegos Moreno, MD
Radhakrishna Murthy, MD
Kathleen Myers
Urology Care Foundation
The members of the Urology Care Foundation Board of Directors are driven by a strong desire to advance patient care and empower patients and caregivers to be active partners in their healthcare journey. The Board is united in its quest to support and improve the prevention, detection and treatment of urological diseases through research and education.
I am proud to present to you the Urology Care Foundation’s 2016 Annual Report. It has been a tremendous year of growth and evolution for the Foundation. This report highlights our overall impact in research and education with a focus on the achievements we made in 2016. It showcases our diverse and dynamic urologic initiatives and provides a snapshot of our financial position, leadership and key partners.
On behalf of the Board, I want to thank our staff, volunteers and donors for their continued trust and support. It is because of you that we are able to move our mission forward and better the lives of urologic patients everywhere.
Richard A. Memo, MD
Chair
The Foundation and the National Football League (NFL) remain steadfast in their commitment to building public awareness around the risk, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The Know Your Stats (KYS) campaign, in partnership with the NFL, celebrated its eighth season. The season began in August 2016 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio and concluded in Houston, Texas at Super Bowl 51 in February 2017.
November as Bladder Health Month. Bladder Health Month is now recognized on Healthfinder.gov as a national observance. The AUA and the Urology Care Foundation launched a formal campaign on November 1 that was supported by all 30 members of the Bladder Health Alliance who shared strong and compelling messages to educate stakeholders and encourage dialogue between patients and healthcare providers. Education materials and resource links were cross promoted by the Foundation and advocacy partners on social media platforms and newsletter publications to aid in the effort.
I wanted to make a gift to an organization that I felt connected to and that was conducting promising research and education in the battle against urologic diseases. A planned gift made sense for my financial portfolio and created a good return on investment and tax relief, which allowed me to make my gift to the Urology Care Foundation and support a worthy cause.”
– Adam Tigelman
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Patrons
$1,999 - $500
Friends
$499 - $250
Awarded Four Rising Stars in Urology Research
Presented Four Residency Research Awards
Granted 12 Summer Medical Student Fellowships
*A copy of the most recent audited financials is available by contacting the Urology Care Foundation. Documents submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-974-5534).
The Urology Care Foundation offers a wide range of gift vehicles through which individuals, corporations and foundations can help support the Foundation. A number of these gift opportunities offer donors substantial tax benefits and include (but not limited to):
Emily Boyce
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager
eboyce@urologycarefoundation.org
Phone: 410-689-4034
Lifetime Donors
$100,000+
Gopal Badlani, MD and Charulata Badlani, MD
Charles B. Brendler, MD and Sarah Brendler
Sakti Das, MD
Kalish Kedia, MD and Usha Kedia
Diane Krane
Sushil Lacy, MD and Jane G. Lacy
Ram Lalchandani, MD
Aida Politano
Sanford Siegel, MD
Raju Thomas, MD
Champions
$9,999 - $2,000
Cornelia Haag-Molkenteller, MD, PhD
Carl A. Olsson, MD, FACS
Christopher Payne, MD
Cappy Miles Rothman, MD
Stephen A. Sacks, MD
Christopher Douglas Tessier, MD
Beverly Williams
J. Stuart Wolf Jr., MD, FACS
Education and Outreach
Patricia Banks, MS
Marketing, Communications & Patient Education Director
Christine Frey
Corporate Communications Manager
Kimberly Miller, MFS
Patient Education Grants Project Manager
Casey Callanan
Outreach Specialist
Public Education Council
John H. Lynch, MD
Chairman
Chiledum Ahaghotu, MD, MBA, MHL
Anne Calversi, CRNP
T. Ernesto Figueroa, MD
Evan Goldfischer, MD, MBA
Michael J. Kennelly, MD
Beth LaGro, MLIS
Paul H. Lange, MD, FACS
Stacy Loeb, MD
Mark Moyad, MD, MPH
Ajay K. Nangia, MD
Dayne Nelson, MD
Kenneth Ogan, MD
Kathryn L. Taylor, PhD
Daniela A. Wittmann, PhD, MSW
Research Council
Aria F. Olumi, MD
Chairman
Darius Bagli, MDCM
Linda A. Baker, MD
Timothy Boone, MD, PhD
Arthur Burnett, MD, MBA
Mary Butler, MS
Benjamin Canales, MD
Toby Chai, MD
Peter Clark, MD
Steven Kaplan, MD
Hari Koul, PhD
Natasha Kyprianou, PhD
J. Kellogg Parsons, MD
Gail Prins, PhD
Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD
Robert Reiter, MD
Larissa Rodriguez, MD
Daniel Shoskes, MD
John Wei, MD
Steven M. Schlossberg, MD, MBA
Secretary/Treasurer
Harris M. Nagler, MD, FACS
AUA Urology Member-at-Large
Raju Thomas, MD, FACS
AUA Urology Member-at-Large
Sam Covelli
Public Member-at-Large
Michael T. Sheppard, CPA, CAE
Executive Director
This Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award (made possible by the Society for Urologic Oncology) will provide Dr. Salami with the critical support needed to launch his career in prostate cancer research and clinical practice. He anticipates taking a lead role in the improvement of urologic care delivery through research that seeks to improve, refine and innovate the way prostate cancer is detected and managed. Dr. Salami is excited about his future of becoming a surgeon-scientist in an academic institution, engaging in cutting-edge research and continuing to train the next generation of urology researchers.
Dr. Rowe recently accepted a position at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia as an Assistant Professor of Urology. This appointment will enable him to develop his own research program while allowing him to train medical students and residents in research.
Dr. Rowe’s Urology Care Foundation Award was made possible by the Frank and Marion Hinman Urology Research Fund.
Following the completion of his project, Dr. Rowe wrote, “The Urology Care Foundation Scholarship has been a unique opportunity that has supported my current research while helping solidify my future as a surgeon-scientist. Funding from the Urology Care Foundation has invigorated my research endeavors, directed my career path toward academic urology, and assisted me in developing research partnerships with colleagues at other institutions.”
We develop downloadable and printable patient guides and fact sheets, assessment tools, and videos. We are also proud of our award-winning urology magazine, UrologyHealth extra®. Our materials are written at an eighth grade or below reading level to ensure the information is easy to read and understandable for our many patients, including their families and caregivers.
In addition to our printed educational materials, we have other tools to engage and assist patients such as our Find-A-Urologist feature, Care Blog and social media platforms.
Endourological Society
Raju Thomas, MD
Research Scholar
New England Section of the AUA
Northeastern Section of the AUA
Sexual Medicine Society of North America
Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
Hari Badlani
Research Scholar Awards
Southeastern Section of the AUA
Western Section of the AUA
San Diego Convention Center Corporation and San Diego Tourism Authority
Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
Sheraton New Orleans
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Society for Pediatric Urology (SPU)
Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO)
Sony Electronics
Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation
Urology Associates of Central
Texas Pa
Urology Associates of Green Bay
US Grant Hotel San Diego
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Westin St. Francis San Francisco
World Continence Week-USA
USI Insurance
Zimmerman Family Foundation
Donald Provasi
Steven M. Schlossberg, MD
Roger Edward Schultz, MD
Michael T. Sheppard, CPA, CAE
Janet V. Skorepa
Arlyn Smith
Mitchell Howard Sokoloff, MD
Thomas F. Stringer, MD
Chandru P. Sundaram, MD
Scott K. Swanson, MD
J. Brantley Thrasher, MD
John Thomas Wei, MD
Hunter Wessells, MD
Kevin A. Wohlfort
Guan Wu, MD
Ronald L. Yap, MD, MBA
Wen T. Yap, MD
Velayudhan K. Nair, MD
George W. Pappas
David Paribello
Preston S. Parish
Vipul R. Patel, MD
Randall F. Randazzo, MD
Steven Drew Rockoff, MD
Alan M. Rogin, MD
A. Randall Seeger, MD
Allen D. Seftel, MD
Miguel Srougi, MD
Stephanie Stinchcomb, CPC
Abdul H. Tabbaa, MD
Kambiz Tajkarimi, MD
C. Brent Wakefield, MD
Jan R. Werner Jr., MD
Edith D. Wilson, MD
Gilbert J. Wise, MD
Kwok-Kee Wong, MD
National Headquarters: 1000 Corporate Boulevard, Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone: 410-689-3990 Fax: 410-689-3398 1-800-828-7866
www.UrologyHealth.org info@UrologyCareFoundation.org
2016
Annual Report
Urology Care Foundation
The Urology Care Foundation has established one of the most dynamic, physician-led patient education programs in medicine today. We pride ourselves on being the single largest repository for urologic patient education information that is medically approved and aligned with current clinical guidelines.
Our patient education materials are developed by our Patient Education Council, six Patient Education Committees and reviewed and approved for patient literacy and usability. We have more than 100 articles ranging from pediatric urologic conditions to male and female geriatric patients. In addition, we offer nearly 100 pieces of educational material that can be downloaded or ordered from our website for free. Our resources are the go-to place for patients and caregivers wanting to learn more about any urologic condition. They are also a key resource for our healthcare providers who want to ensure their patients have reliable, current and easy-to-read information to guide them along their healthcare journey.
Robert Cheeks, is a 68-year-old male that was diagnosed in March 2015 with advanced prostate cancer. He has undergone a prostatectomy and hormone therapy to treat his cancer. Robert credits his positive attitude for keeping him motivated.
“What keeps my spirits up is that no good can come of getting down. Get up in the morning. Smile! Positive attitude, yes, does help with getting better. It goes right along with the medications,” Robert says.
Robert’s prostate cancer was found during a normal exam. “There was something suspicious during the exam and they ordered a biopsy which came back positive,” he says.
Fortunately for Robert, the journey from diagnosis to treatment was not long. He credits his care team for making that happen and for being supportive. He says having those individuals really makes a difference in how he feels. In addition, Robert says his doctor’s approach to his diagnosis really helped him feel confident about the next steps. He appreciated his doctor taking the time to sit beside him and talk about his diagnosis and his treatment options. He didn’t sit across the room or on the other side of the desk. That simple gesture made such a difference, according to Robert.
The Foundation prides itself on creating tools to help foster these important relationships between patients and their healthcare providers. In our prostate cancer suite of materials we have developed shared decision tools and videos to help patients become active participants in their care decisions. In addition, we have also developed tools for our health care providers to ensure they have all the resources they need to establish these important doctor-patient relationships.
This was also a seminal year for our patient advocacy initiatives. For the first time in the Foundation’s history, we dedicated full-time resources to patient advocacy.
In 2016, we:
Becca Martin has been dealing with Overactive Bladder (OAB) much of her life. Becca, in her mid-40s, lives outside of Aberdeen, Washington. Before she was treated, Becca sometimes urinated 40 times a day—as often as every 20 minutes.
“My symptoms got worse to the point where I could not drive into work anymore without having to make sure I had enough time to stop somewhere,” she says. Whenever she drove into Tacoma or Seattle, she would have to add an hour or two to the trip to account for all the rest stops she had to make.
Her primary care doctor referred Becca to a urologist, who diagnosed her with OAB. For medical reasons, Becca didn’t have the option of taking OAB oral drugs so her doctor explained all of the other treatment options available to her. Becca chose a bladder pacemaker to treat her OAB condition.
Becca has had tremendous results. One day, soon after she had the surgery, she and her boss were amazed to realize it had been six hours since Becca had last gone to the bathroom—a far cry from the several times an hour she used to go. “I don’t have to worry about running to the restroom every 20 minutes,” she says.
Becca urges anyone with OAB symptoms to talk to their doctor about it right away. Together you can find out if you have OAB and what treatment is best for you. As Becca knows, treating OAB can change your life.
To help the millions of people diagnosed with OAB, the Foundation has developed an entire suite of materials on OAB, Stress Urinary Incontinence and general incontinence-related materials. Studies have shown that many patients – especially those who are older or female – wait years before talking about their urinary symptoms with a healthcare provider. Our goal is to remove the stigma around incontinence and other urologic conditions and ensure everyone knows there is hope.
Highlights from Season 8:
The Bladder Health Alliance (BHA), led by the Urology Care Foundation, achieved a 2016 outreach priority of declaring each November as Bladder Health Month. This was the direct result of a successful grassroots advocacy effort led by the BHA to reduce the stigma surrounding bladder health conditions and promote the need for advanced awareness about the implications associated with them. Members of the Alliance directly mobilized patient advocates to contact their members of Congress and rally support for our advocacy efforts.
Ultimately, a House resolution and Senate measure passed unanimously supporting the designation of November as Bladder Health Month. Bladder Health Month is now recognized on Healthfinder.gov as a national observance. The AUA and the Urology Care Foundation launched a formal campaign on November 1 that was supported by all 30 members of the Bladder Health Alliance who shared strong and compelling messages to educate stakeholders and encourage dialogue between patients and healthcare providers. Education materials and resource links were cross promoted by the Foundation and advocacy partners on social media platforms and newsletter publications to aid in the effort.
Because of the low overhead and fundraising costs of the Foundation, we are proud of the fact that 87% of every dollar raised goes directly to support urologic research and education programs.
The Urology Care Foundation’s program expenses fall into two major categories:
Research Grants are awarded to institutions and individuals throughout the United States through the American Urological Association (AUA). The AUA has a stringent peer-review process that reflects the highest standards of the National Institutes of Health. Each year, the Foundation grants nearly $2 million in research funding through the AUA in support of training awards, salary stipends and fellowships to promising investigators. Our awards span the career spectrum of research—medical students, residents, post-doctoral and post-resident fellows and independent investigators.
Education and Outreach expenditures include our efforts to raise awareness of urologic health through national public health campaigns and publications. The Foundation’s online and print materials are based on information from the AUA’s Clinical Guidelines. Our patient-friendly educational tools are designed to promote communication between patients and their healthcare providers. We also publish Urology Health extra®, a quarterly, award-winning patient focused magazine.
*A copy of the most recent audited financials is available by contacting the Urology Care Foundation. Documents submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-974-5534).
You can make a difference in the lives of those suffering from a urologic condition. Whether it is running in a race to raise awareness or donating money to support educational initiatives, every act matters, and your contribution can change lives for the better. Our mission is to improve patients’ lives through education and research. We can’t achieve our mission without the support of donors, like you, who believe in our cause. Our volunteers and donors are making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you to our family of partners in raising awareness and support for those suffering with a urologic condition.
The Urology Care Foundation offers a wide range of gift vehicles through which individuals, corporations and foundations can help support the Foundation. A number of these gift opportunities offer donors substantial tax benefits and include (but not limited to):
I wanted to spark innovation in urologic research to help transform scientific advances more quickly into improved patients care. So I made a gift to the Urology Care Foundation to not only catalyze new research opportunities, but also to honor my physician, Dr. Harris Nagler, for his passion and commitment to advance research and patient care.”
– Professor Yechiam H. Yemini
The Yemini Family Foundation
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Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology, PC
Advanced Urology of New England
AKSM, Ltd.
Arkansas Urological Society
Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Graduates
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston Scientific
Center for Prostate Disease Research/Henry M. Jackson Foundation
Chophouse
Dornier MedTech
Elsevier, Inc.
ForTec Medical
Florida Urological Society
GenomeDX Biosciences
Georgetown University
Global Experience Specialists
Gregg Packer
Hilton Chicago
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hyatt Regency Boston
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Jackson Urological Associates
James and Gloria Gottesman Charitable Fund
Jewish Communal Fund
Jones Lang Lasalle
Kimpton Gray Hotel
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Landmark Title Agency South, Inc.
The work of the Urology Care Foundation in urologic research and education is made possible through the generous support of the following individuals. (Recognizes gifts from January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016)
Patrons
$1,999 - $500
Mitchell C. Benson, MD
Arthur Louis Burnett II, MD
Toby C. Chai, MD
Lewis Wen Loong Chan, MD
Quentin Clemens, MD
Jonathan Andrew Coleman, MD
Daniel J. Culkin, MD
John D. Denstedt, MD
Robert James Evans, MD, FACS
Michael Paul Finkelstein, MD
Robert C. Flanigan, MD
Brendan M. Fox, MD
E. Ann Gormley, MD and Mr. Richard Wallace
Robert T. Grissom, MD
Leon C. Hamrick Jr., MD
Harry W. Herr, MD
Gene Hori, MD
Heddy Hubbard, PhD, RN, MPH, FAAN
Louis Kavoussi
Noel Noyull Kim, PhD
Alan Scott Kowitz, MD
John Paul Lavelle, MD
Deborah J. Lightner, MD
Christopher Anthony Lorenc, PA-C
W. Jack Lovern, MD
Aziz I. Mahoubi, MD
Maria Mangler
Michele Mazzaccaro
James Mendes
William B. Morrison
Robert A. Munkelwitz, MD
Aria F. Olumi, MD
Preston S. Parish
Dennis A. Pessis, MD
Kevin Pranikoff, MD
Donald Provasi
Steven M. Schlossberg, MD
Roger Edward Schultz, MD
Michael T. Sheppard, CPA, CAE
Janet V. Skorepa
Arlyn Smith
Mitchell Howard Sokoloff, MD
Thomas F. Stringer, MD
Chandru P. Sundaram, MD
Scott K. Swanson, MD
J. Brantley Thrasher, MD
John Thomas Wei, MD
Hunter Wessells, MD
Kevin A. Wohlfort
Guan Wu, MD
Ronald L. Yap, MD, MBA
Wen T. Yap, MD
Simpa Salami, MD, MPH is the recipient of a one-year Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award dedicated to supporting a future leader in cancer research. Dr. Salami’s research will advance our understanding of early detection and treatment outcomes of prostate cancer.
Born and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Salami traveled to the U.S. to complete his clinical and research training at Hofstra University in New York and Harvard University in Massachusetts. Having won numerous awards and recognitions for his work, Dr. Salami is currently an oncology fellow at the University of Michigan. His yearlong research study will focus on improving our understanding of the progression of low to high grade prostate cancer in men on active surveillance.
This Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award (made possible by the Society for Urologic Oncology) will provide Dr. Salami with the critical support needed to launch his career in prostate cancer research and clinical practice. He anticipates taking a lead role in the improvement of urologic care delivery through research that seeks to improve, refine and innovate the way prostate cancer is detected and managed. Dr. Salami is excited about his future of becoming a surgeon-scientist in an academic institution, engaging in cutting-edge research and continuing to train the next generation of urology researchers.
Neal Rowe, MD received Urology Care Foundation funding in 2013 as a clinical fellow at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Rowe’s research focuses on improving the success rates for kidney transplantations.
One of the major problems with kidney transplantation is the inherent damage done to the kidney during the procedure. Kidneys can be damaged by the lack of blood flow when the kidney is removed from the donor and by the challenge of restoring blood flow once the kidney is transplanted into a patient. To help prevent this kind of damage, Dr. Rowe devoted his Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award to studying the protective effects of hydrogen sulphide on kidney grafts.
Dr. Rowe became the first to report that the use of hydrogen sulphide helps improve the survival of the transplanted kidney, which will ultimately improve the quality and longevity of donor organs. This is especially important given the limited supply of healthy donor organs.
Dr. Rowe recently accepted a position at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia as an Assistant Professor of Urology. This appointment will enable him to develop his own research program while allowing him to train medical students and residents in research.
Dr. Rowe’s Urology Care Foundation Award was made possible by the Frank and Marion Hinman Urology Research Fund.
Following the completion of his project, Dr. Rowe wrote, “The Urology Care Foundation Scholarship has been a unique opportunity that has supported my current research while helping solidify my future as a surgeon-scientist. Funding from the Urology Care Foundation has invigorated my research endeavors, directed my career path toward academic urology, and assisted me in developing research partnerships with colleagues at other institutions.”
We know not everyone likes information presented in the same way, thus we have resources in a variety of formats. We develop downloadable and printable patient guides and fact sheets, assessment tools and videos. We are also proud of our award-winning urology magazine, UrologyHealth extra®. Our materials are written at an eighth grade or below reading level to ensure the information is easy to read and understandable for our many patients, including their families and caregivers.
In addition to our printed educational materials, we have other tools to engage and assist patients such as our Find-A-Urologist feature, Care Blog and social media platforms.
Corporate & Organizations
To learn more about ways you can help the Foundation, contact:
Urology Care Foundation
Cynthia M. Duncan
Director of Development
cduncan@urologycarefoundation.org
Phone: 410-689-4064
Emily Boyce
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager
eboyce@urologycarefoundation.org
Phone: 410-689-4034
Marriott International Global Sales
Marriott Marquis DC
Metamark Genetics
New Orleans Marriott
NFL Foundation
The Palmer House Hilton (Chicago)
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Rebecca Minkoff
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Rochman Advised Fund
The Rockefeller Foundation
San Diego Convention Center Corporation and San Diego Tourism Authority
Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
Sheraton New Orleans
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Society for Pediatric Urology (SPU)
Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO)
Sony Electronics
Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation
Urology Associates of Central
Texas Pa
Urology Associates of Green Bay
US Grant Hotel San Diego
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Westin St. Francis San Francisco
World Continence Week-USA
USI Insurance
Zimmerman Family Foundation
Friends
$499 - $250
Carlos Arango, MD
Javier Lorenzo Arenas, MD
Jeffrey Blake Asbury, MD
Angelo Avena
Christopher E. Barbieri, MD, PhD
Daniel E. Boyle Jr., MD
Fred Burger
Michael A. Carducci, MD
Ben Chew, MD
Edward A. Chibaro, MD
Douglas Middleton Dahl, MD
George Francis Daniels, Jr., MD
Douglas Joseph Darlin, MD
Carlos P. De Juana, MD
Fredy E. Delacruz, MD
George Dickens
Vivian I. Dicks
Melissa Downs
Frederic Allan Fernholz, MD
Charles L. Gates, Jr., MD
Angela Gilfillan, CMPE
Howard J. Goldman, MD
Michael Benjamin Hallet, MD
Emily Hergenreter, MD
Timothy B. Hopkins, MD
Robert I. Kahn, MD
Tadao Kakizoe, MD
Christopher J. Kane, MD
Michael Kennelly
Tsuneo Kinukawa, MD
Rhonda Kotarinos, DPT
Delbert Kwan, MD
James Lawrence
George A. Lightbourn, MD
Daniel Wei Lin, MD
John Lohr
Charles M. Lynne, MD
Michael E. Mayo, MD
June Mettee
Jose Gallegos Moreno, MD
Radhakrishna Murthy, MD
Kathleen Myers
Velayudhan K. Nair, MD
George W. Pappas
David Paribello
Preston S. Parish
Vipul R. Patel, MD
Randall F. Randazzo, MD
Steven Drew Rockoff, MD
Alan M. Rogin, MD
A. Randall Seeger, MD
Allen D. Seftel, MD
Miguel Srougi, MD
Stephanie Stinchcomb, CPC
Abdul H. Tabbaa, MD
Kambiz Tajkarimi, MD
C. Brent Wakefield, MD
Jan R. Werner Jr., MD
Edith D. Wilson, MD
Gilbert J. Wise, MD
Kwok-Kee Wong, MD
Our Mission
The Urology Care Foundation is the world’s leading nonprofit urological health foundation – and the official foundation of the American Urological Association. We partner with physicians, researchers, healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, families and the public to support and improve the prevention, detection and treatment of urological diseases through research and education.
Letter from the chair
The members of the Urology Care Foundation Board of Directors are driven by a strong desire to advance patient care and empower patients and caregivers to be active partners in their healthcare journey. The Board is united in its quest to support and improve the prevention, detection and treatment of urological diseases through research and education.
I am proud to present to you the Urology Care Foundation’s 2016 Annual Report. It has been a tremendous year of growth and evolution for the Foundation. This report highlights our overall impact in research and education with a focus on the achievements we made in 2016. It showcases our diverse and dynamic urologic initiatives and provides a snapshot of our financial position, leadership and key partners.
On behalf of the Board, I want to thank our staff, volunteers and donors for their continued trust and support. It is because of you that we are able to move our mission forward and better the lives of urologic patients everywhere.
Richard A. Memo, MD
Chair
our impact
Research
Research
We are proud of the contribution we have made to urologic research. Since 1975, the Foundation has supported more than 750 outstanding young scientists with nearly $30 million in research funding dedicated to preventing, diagnosing and treating urologic conditions. Research made possible by the Foundation has led to improvements in patient care such as preservation of fertility in male cancer patients, more effective treatment of kidney stones, and dietary interventions that improve prostate cancer outcomes. And thanks to the critical funding provided in the early stages of their careers, over 80 percent of researchers supported by the Foundation remain committed to urologic research. We support every stage of research to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from urologic disease.
Through the many contributions we have made to support researchers at leading institutions throughout the country, we have made a lasting and deep contribution to the urologic research community.
Urology Care Foundation Researchers Receiving Funding in 2016
Awarded Four Rising Stars in Urology Research
Funded 29 Research Scholars
Presented Four Residency Research Awards
Granted 12 Summer Medical Student Fellowships
Simpa Salami, MD, MPH
University Of Michigan,
Current Scholar
Simpa Salami, MD, MPH is the recipient of a one-year Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award dedicated to supporting a future leader in cancer research. Dr. Salami’s research will advance our understanding of early detection and treatment outcomes of prostate cancer.
Born and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Salami traveled to the U.S. to complete his clinical and research training at Hofstra University in New York and Harvard University in Massachusetts. Having won numerous awards and recognitions for his work, Dr. Salami is currently an oncology fellow at the University of Michigan. His yearlong research study will focus on improving our understanding of the progression of low to high grade prostate cancer in men on active surveillance.
This Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award (made possible by the Society for Urologic Oncology) will provide Dr. Salami with the critical support needed to launch his career in prostate cancer research and clinical practice. He anticipates taking a lead role in the improvement of urologic care delivery through research that seeks to improve, refine and innovate the way prostate cancer is detected and managed. Dr. Salami is excited about his future of becoming a surgeon-scientist in an academic institution, engaging in cutting-edge research and continuing to train the next generation of urology researchers.
Your Support in Action in 2016
Thanks to our donors, we were able to make great strides in carrying out our mission in 2016.
We awarded nearly $2 million to support over 40 young scientists working on new advancements to help patients through research.
These awards do more than fund cutting-edge research—they provide gifted researchers with the necessary training to develop a career-long commitment to finding the next breakthrough in patient care.
These promising researchers include:
Neal Rowe, MD
The University of Western Ontario, Past Scholar
"The Urology Care Foundation Scholarship has been a unique opportunity that has supported my current research while helping solidify my future as a surgeon-scientist. Funding from the Urology Care Foundation has invigorated my research endeavors, directed my career path toward academic urology, and assisted me in developing research partnerships with colleagues at other institutions.”
Neal Rowe, MD received Urology Care Foundation funding in 2013 as a clinical fellow at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Rowe’s research focuses on improving the success rates for kidney transplantations.
One of the major problems with kidney transplantation is the inherent damage done to the kidney during the procedure. Kidneys can be damaged by the lack of blood flow when the kidney is removed from the donor and by the challenge of restoring blood flow once the kidney is transplanted into a patient. To help prevent this kind of damage, Dr. Rowe devoted his Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar Award to studying the protective effects of hydrogen sulphide on kidney grafts.
Dr. Rowe became the first to report that the use of hydrogen sulphide helps improve the survival of the transplanted kidney, which will ultimately improve the quality and longevity of donor organs. This is especially important given the limited supply of healthy donor organs.
Dr. Rowe recently accepted a position at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia as an Assistant Professor of Urology. This appointment will enable him to develop his own research program while allowing him to train medical students and residents in research.
Dr. Rowe’s Urology Care Foundation Award was made possible by the Frank and Marion Hinman Urology Research Fund.
Following the completion of his project, Dr. Rowe wrote, “The Urology Care Foundation Scholarship has been a unique opportunity that has supported my current research while helping solidify my future as a surgeon-scientist. Funding from the Urology Care Foundation has invigorated my research endeavors, directed my career path toward academic urology, and assisted me in developing research partnerships with colleagues at other institutions.”
the urology care foundation funded 13 disease/condition areas in 2016
our impact
Patient Education & Community Awareness Efforts
Patient Education
The Urology Care Foundation has established one of the most dynamic, physician-led patient education programs in medicine today. We pride ourselves on being the single largest repository for urologic patient education information that is medically approved and aligned with current clinical guidelines.
Our patient education materials are developed by our Patient Education Council, six Patient Education Committees and reviewed and approved for patient literacy and usability. We have more than 100 articles ranging from pediatric urologic conditions to male and female geriatric patients. In addition, we offer nearly 100 pieces of educational material that can be downloaded or ordered from our website for free. Our resources are the go-to place for patients and caregivers wanting to learn more about any urologic condition. They are also a key resource for our healthcare providers who want to ensure their patients have reliable, current and easy-to-read information to guide them along their healthcare journey.
We know not everyone likes information presented in the same way, thus we have resources in a variety of formats. We develop downloadable and printable patient guides and fact sheets, assessment tools and videos. We are also proud of our award-winning urology magazine, UrologyHealth extra®. Our materials are written at an eighth grade or below reading level to ensure the information is easy to read and understandable for our many patients, including their families and caregivers.
In addition to our printed educational materials, we have other tools to engage and assist patients such as our Find-A-Urologist feature, Care Blog and social media platforms.
Your Support in Action in 2016
Our Patient Education Council and Committees are tirelessly working to identify and fill the gaps in urologic patient education. This past year we grew our portfolio of educational offerings on a grand scale.
In 2016, we:
*Includes: Urology Care Foundation Instagram, Urology Care Foundation Pinterest, KYS Twitter and Mike Haynes’ Twitter and Facebook
Robert Cheeks
Advanced Prostate Cancer Patient
Robert Cheeks, is a 68-year-old male that was diagnosed in March 2015 with advanced prostate cancer. He has undergone a prostatectomy and hormone therapy to treat his cancer. Robert credits his positive attitude for keeping him motivated.
“What keeps my spirits up is that no good can come of getting down. Get up in the morning. Smile! Positive attitude, yes, does help with getting better. It goes right along with the medications,” Robert says.
Robert’s prostate cancer was found during a normal exam. “There was something suspicious during the exam and they ordered a biopsy which came back positive,” he says.
Fortunately for Robert, the journey from diagnosis to treatment was not long. He credits his care team for making that happen and for being supportive. He says having those individuals really makes a difference in how he feels. In addition, Robert says his doctor’s approach to his diagnosis really helped him feel confident about the next steps. He appreciated his doctor taking the time to sit beside him and talk about his diagnosis and his treatment options. He didn’t sit across the room or on the other side of the desk. That simple gesture made such a difference, according to Robert.
The Foundation prides itself on creating tools to help foster these important relationships between patients and their healthcare providers. In our prostate cancer suite of materials we have developed shared decision tools and videos to help patients become active participants in their care decisions. In addition, we have also developed tools for our health care providers to ensure they have all the resources they need to establish these important doctor-patient relationships.
This was also a seminal year for our patient advocacy initiatives. For the first time in the Foundation’s history, we dedicated full-time resources to patient advocacy.
In 2016, we:
Kathleen Kobashi, MD and Becca Martin
Becca Martin
Overactive Bladder (OAB) Patient
Becca Martin has been dealing with Overactive Bladder (OAB) much of her life. Becca, in her mid-40s, lives outside of Aberdeen, Washington. Before she was treated, Becca sometimes urinated 40 times a day—as often as every 20 minutes.
“My symptoms got worse to the point where I could not drive into work anymore without having to make sure I had enough time to stop somewhere,” she says. Whenever she drove into Tacoma or Seattle, she would have to add an hour or two to the trip to account for all the rest stops she had to make.
Her primary care doctor referred Becca to a urologist, who diagnosed her with OAB. For medical reasons, Becca didn’t have the option of taking OAB oral drugs so her doctor explained all of the other treatment options available to her. Becca chose a bladder pacemaker to treat her OAB condition.
Becca has had tremendous results. One day, soon after she had the surgery, she and her boss were amazed to realize it had been six hours since Becca had last gone to the bathroom—a far cry from the several times an hour she used to go. “I don’t have to worry about running to the restroom every 20 minutes,” she says.
Becca urges anyone with OAB symptoms to talk to their doctor about it right away. Together you can find out if you have OAB and what treatment is best for you. As Becca knows, treating OAB can change your life.
To help the millions of people diagnosed with OAB, the Foundation has developed an entire suite of materials on OAB, Stress Urinary Incontinence and general incontinence-related materials. Studies have shown that many patients – especially those who are older or female – wait years before talking about their urinary symptoms with a healthcare provider. Our goal is to remove the stigma around incontinence and other urologic conditions and ensure everyone knows there is hope.
Community Awareness Efforts
The Foundation and the National Football League (NFL) remain steadfast in their commitment to building public awareness around the risk, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The Know Your Stats (KYS) campaign, in partnership with the NFL, celebrated its eighth season. The season began in August 2016 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio and concluded in Houston, Texas at Super Bowl 51 in February 2017.
Highlights from Season 8:
MICHAEL HAYNES
Pro Football Hall of Fame ‘97 Inductee
Prostate Cancer Survivor | KYS Spokesperson
The Bladder Health Alliance (BHA), led by the Urology Care Foundation, achieved a 2016 outreach priority of declaring each November as Bladder Health Month. This was the direct result of a successful grassroots advocacy effort led by the BHA to reduce the stigma surrounding bladder health conditions and promote the need for advanced awareness about the implications associated with them. Members of the Alliance directly mobilized patient advocates to contact their members of Congress and rally support for our advocacy efforts.
Ultimately, a House resolution and Senate measure passed unanimously supporting the designation of November as Bladder Health Month. Bladder Health Month is now recognized on Healthfinder.gov as a national observance. The AUA and the Urology Care Foundation launched a formal campaign on November 1 that was supported by all 30 members of the Bladder Health Alliance who shared strong and compelling messages to educate stakeholders and encourage dialogue between patients and healthcare providers. Education materials and resource links were cross promoted by the Foundation and advocacy partners on social media platforms and newsletter publications to aid in the effort.
bladder health:
impact on americans
The Foundation holds various events to raise funds and awareness of urologic conditions. One of the Foundation’s fundraising events in 2016 was called Rockin’ at the Tin Roof and it kicked-off the AUA Annual Meeting in San Diego. The event took place on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Tin Roof venue in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. It was a resounding success, raising nearly $100,000 in support of the Foundation’s research and education programs. Attendees and supporters to the sold-out benefit included, NFL Hall-of-Famer and KYS spokesperson, Mike Haynes, Foundation supporters, AUA domestic and international members, residents, patient advocates and industry partners. The fun, casual evening featured musical entertainment from two popular urologists’ bands Sticks and Stones and The Void. The highlight of the evening was an impressive karaoke style sing-off challenge that left the crowd wanting more!
our impact
Financial
Highlights
of 2016
Financial Highlights of 2016*
Because of the low overhead and fundraising costs of the Foundation, we are proud of the fact that 87% of every dollar raised goes directly to support urologic research and education programs.
The Urology Care Foundation’s program expenses fall into two major categories:
Research Grants are awarded to institutions and individuals throughout the United States through the American Urological Association (AUA). The AUA has a stringent peer-review process that reflects the highest standards of the National Institutes of Health. Each year, the Foundation grants nearly $2 million in research funding through the AUA in support of training awards, salary stipends and fellowships to promising investigators. Our awards span the career spectrum of research—medical students, residents, post-doctoral and post-resident fellows and independent investigators.
Education and Outreach expenditures include our efforts to raise awareness of urologic health through national public health campaigns and publications. The Foundation’s online and print materials are based on information from the AUA’s Clinical Guidelines. Our patient-friendly educational tools are designed to promote communication between patients and their healthcare providers. We also publish Urology Health extra®, a quarterly, award-winning patient focused magazine.
*A copy of the most recent audited financials is available by contacting the Urology Care Foundation. Documents submitted under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 (410-974-5534).
I wanted to make a gift to an organization that I felt connected to and that was conducting promising research and education in the battle against urologic diseases. A planned gift made sense for my financial portfolio and created a good return on investment and tax relief, which allowed me to make my gift to the Urology Care Foundation and support a worthy cause.”
– Adam Tigelman
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our impact
How You
Can Help: Opportunities
for Giving
How You Can Help: Opportunities for Giving
You can make a difference in the lives of those suffering from a urologic condition. Whether it is running in a race to raise awareness or donating money to support educational initiatives, every act matters, and your contribution can change lives for the better. Our mission is to improve patients’ lives through education and research. We can’t achieve our mission without the support of donors, like you, who believe in our cause. Our volunteers and donors are making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you to our family of partners in raising awareness and support for those suffering with a urologic condition.
The Urology Care Foundation offers a wide range of gift vehicles through which individuals, corporations and foundations can help support the Foundation. A number of these gift opportunities offer donors substantial tax benefits and include (but not limited to):
To learn more about ways you can help the Foundation, contact:
Urology Care Foundation
Cynthia M. Duncan
Director of Development
cduncan@urologycarefoundation.org
Phone: 410-689-4064
Emily Boyce
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager
eboyce@urologycarefoundation.org
Phone: 410-689-4034
I wanted to spark innovation in urologic research to help transform scientific advances more quickly into improved patients care. So I made a gift to the Urology Care Foundation to not only catalyze new research opportunities, but also to honor my physician, Dr. Harris Nagler, for his passion and commitment to advance research and patient care.”
– Professor Yechiam H. Yemini
The Yemini Family Foundation
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our impact
Thank You
This past year, corporate, foundation and association donors helped to make a significant difference in the lives of millions of Americans diagnosed with urologic disease through their support of the Urology Care Foundation’s research and education programs. We are grateful for their continued generosity and commitment. (Recognizes gifts from January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016)
Corporate Champions
Urology Sections and Societies
AUA Mid-Atlantic Section
William D. Steers, MD
Research Scholar Awards
Endourological Society
Raju Thomas, MD
Research Scholar
Indian American Urological Association
Sakti Das, MD
Research Scholar Awards
Anupam Ted Kedia
Research Scholar Awards
New England Section of the AUA
New York Section of the AUA
Northeastern Section of the AUA
North Central Section of the AUA
Sexual Medicine Society of North America
Society for Pediatric Urology
Sushil Lacy, MD
Research Scholar Awards
Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
Hari Badlani
Research Scholar Awards
Society of Urologic Oncology
Southeastern Section of the AUA
South Central Section of the AUA
Western Section of the AUA
Corporate & Organizations
Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology, PC
Advanced Urology of New England
AKSM, Ltd.
Arkansas Urological Society
Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Graduates
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston Scientific
Center for Prostate Disease Research/Henry M. Jackson Foundation
Chophouse
Dornier MedTech
Elsevier, Inc.
ForTec Medical
Florida Urological Society
GenomeDX Biosciences
Georgetown University
Global Experience Specialists
Gregg Packer
Hilton Chicago
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hyatt Regency Boston
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Jackson Urological Associates
James and Gloria Gottesman Charitable Fund
Jewish Communal Fund
Jones Lang Lasalle
Kimpton Gray Hotel
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Landmark Title Agency South, Inc.
Marriott International Global Sales
Marriott Marquis DC
Metamark Genetics
New Orleans Marriott
NFL Foundation
The Palmer House Hilton (Chicago)
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Rebecca Minkoff
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Rochman Advised Fund
The Rockefeller Foundation
San Diego Convention Center Corporation and San Diego Tourism Authority
Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
Sheraton New Orleans
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Society for Pediatric Urology (SPU)
Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO)
Sony Electronics
Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corporation
Urology Associates of Central
Texas Pa
Urology Associates of Green Bay
US Grant Hotel San Diego
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Westin St. Francis San Francisco
World Continence Week-USA
USI Insurance
Zimmerman Family Foundation
The work of the Urology Care Foundation in urologic research and education is made possible through the generous support of the following individuals. (Recognizes gifts from January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016)
VISION FOR LEGACY
The Estate of Norman Aehle
The Estate of Sylvia Arenson
The Estate of Toby Greene
The Estate of Frank Hinman, Jr. and Marion Hinman
The Estate of Adam Orsatti
The Estate of David Papier
The Estate of Sandra Syms
The Estate of Adam Tigelman
Lifetime Donors $100,000+
Gopal Badlani, MD and Charulata Badlani, MD
Charles B. Brendler, MD and Sarah Brendler
Sakti Das, MD
Kalish Kedia, MD and Usha Kedia
Diane Krane
Sushil Lacy, MD and Jane G. Lacy
Ram Lalchandani, MD
Aida Politano
Sanford Siegel, MD
Raju Thomas, MD
Leaders $50,000 – $10,000
Sam Covelli
The Kahlert Family Foundation
Richard A. Memo, MD
The New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
The Yemini Family Foundation
Champions $9,999 - $2,000
Cornelia Haag-Molkenteller, MD, PhD
Carl A. Olsson, MD, FACS
Christopher Payne, MD
Cappy Miles Rothman, MD
Stephen A. Sacks, MD
Christopher Douglas Tessier, MD
Beverly Williams
J. Stuart Wolf Jr., MD, FACS
Patrons $1,999 - $500
Mitchell C. Benson, MD
Arthur Louis Burnett II, MD
Toby C. Chai, MD
Lewis Wen Loong Chan, MD
Quentin Clemens, MD
Jonathan Andrew Coleman, MD
Daniel J. Culkin, MD
John D. Denstedt, MD
Robert James Evans, MD, FACS
Michael Paul Finkelstein, MD
Robert C. Flanigan, MD
Brendan M. Fox, MD
E. Ann Gormley, MD and Mr. Richard Wallace
Robert T. Grissom, MD
Leon C. Hamrick Jr., MD
Harry W. Herr, MD
Gene Hori, MD
Heddy Hubbard, PhD, RN, MPH, FAAN
Louis Kavoussi
Noel Noyull Kim, PhD
Alan Scott Kowitz, MD
John Paul Lavelle, MD
Deborah J. Lightner, MD
Christopher Anthony Lorenc, PA-C
W. Jack Lovern, MD
Aziz I. Mahoubi, MD
Maria Mangler
Michele Mazzaccaro
James Mendes
William B. Morrison
Robert A. Munkelwitz, MD
Aria F. Olumi, MD
Preston S. Parish
Dennis A. Pessis, MD
Kevin Pranikoff, MD
Donald Provasi
Steven M. Schlossberg, MD
Roger Edward Schultz, MD
Michael T. Sheppard, CPA, CAE
Janet V. Skorepa
Arlyn Smith
Mitchell Howard Sokoloff, MD
Thomas F. Stringer, MD
Chandru P. Sundaram, MD
Scott K. Swanson, MD
J. Brantley Thrasher, MD
John Thomas Wei, MD
Hunter Wessells, MD
Kevin A. Wohlfort
Guan Wu, MD
Ronald L. Yap, MD, MBA
Wen T. Yap, MD
Friends $499 - $250
Carlos Arango, MD
Javier Lorenzo Arenas, MD
Jeffrey Blake Asbury, MD
Angelo Avena
Christopher E. Barbieri, MD, PhD
Daniel E. Boyle Jr., MD
Fred Burger
Michael A. Carducci, MD
Ben Chew, MD
Edward A. Chibaro, MD
Douglas Middleton Dahl, MD
George Francis Daniels, Jr., MD
Douglas Joseph Darlin, MD
Carlos P. De Juana, MD
Fredy E. Delacruz, MD
George Dickens
Vivian I. Dicks
Melissa Downs
Frederic Allan Fernholz, MD
Charles L. Gates, Jr., MD
Angela Gilfillan, CMPE
Howard J. Goldman, MD
Michael Benjamin Hallet, MD
Emily Hergenreter, MD
Timothy B. Hopkins, MD
Robert I. Kahn, MD
Tadao Kakizoe, MD
Christopher J. Kane, MD
Michael Kennelly
Tsuneo Kinukawa, MD
Rhonda Kotarinos, DPT
Delbert Kwan, MD
James Lawrence
George A. Lightbourn, MD
Daniel Wei Lin, MD
John Lohr
Charles M. Lynne, MD
Michael E. Mayo, MD
June Mettee
Jose Gallegos Moreno, MD
Radhakrishna Murthy, MD
Kathleen Myers
Velayudhan K. Nair, MD
George W. Pappas
David Paribello
Preston S. Parish
Vipul R. Patel, MD
Randall F. Randazzo, MD
Steven Drew Rockoff, MD
Alan M. Rogin, MD
A. Randall Seeger, MD
Allen D. Seftel, MD
Miguel Srougi, MD
Stephanie Stinchcomb, CPC
Abdul H. Tabbaa, MD
Kambiz Tajkarimi, MD
C. Brent Wakefield, MD
Jan R. Werner Jr., MD
Edith D. Wilson, MD
Gilbert J. Wise, MD
Kwok-Kee Wong, MD
Greg Kahlert, president of the Kahlert Foundation, understood the need for urologic research funding after his father passed away from bladder cancer in 2011. He wanted to continue his father’s commitment of giving back to the community and was inspired to give to the Urology Care Foundation after his father’s urologist, Dr. Ronald Tutrone, recommended donating to help find a cure for bladder cancer.
“Since bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men, but significantly under-funded, and the Urology Care Foundation has an excellent reputation—this was an easy decision,” said Mr. Kahlert.
The generous donation from the Kahlert Foundation enabled the Urology Care Foundation to provide a one-year award to the Residency Research Award Program, which provides funding to a young urologist to conduct research under the direction of an accomplished mentor to improve patients’ lives. This year’s award recipient is conducting research around the use of an automated bladder cancer tracking program for veterans.
The Kahlert Foundation’s donation helps the Urology Care Foundation continue to advance urologic research to improve patients’ lives.
Our Leadership
The Urology Care Foundation Board of Directors’ governance structure includes public directors, AUA member urologists, the AUA’s treasurer and a chair.
Richard A. Memo, MD, FACS
Chair
Steven M. Schlossberg,
MD, MBA
Secretary/Treasurer
Gopal H. Badlani, MD
AUA Urology Member-at-Large
Harris M. Nagler, MD, FACS
AUA Urology Member-at-Large
Sanford J. Siegel, MD, FACS
AUA Urology Member-at-Large
Raju Thomas, MD, FACS
AUA Urology Member-at-Large
Thomas J. Cavalier
Public Member-at-Large
Sam Covelli
Public Member-at-Large
William Koeblitz
Public Member-at-Large
Michael T. Sheppard,
CPA, CAE
Executive Director
development
Kevin A. Wohlfort
Executive Vice President, Industry Relations,
Development & Publications
Cynthia M. Duncan
Development Director
Emily J. Boyce, MEd
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager
Devon Cardinale
Development Specialist
Sarah E. Kramer
Individual Giving Specialist
Education and Outreach
Patricia Banks, MS
Marketing, Communications & Patient Education Director
Christine Frey
Corporate Communications Manager
Kimberly Miller, MFS
Patient Education Grants Project Manager
Casey Callanan
Outreach Specialist
Research
Carolyn J. M. Best, PhD
Research Director
Julia Gumminger, MA, MSEd
Research Education and Events Manager
Krystal Brinson, PhD
Research Grants Project Manager
Erik Siedow, MA
Program Evaluation & Communications Coordinator
Idrissa Macklin
Research Associate
Public Education Council
John H. Lynch, MD
Chairman
Chiledum Ahaghotu, MD, MBA, MHL
Anne Calversi, CRNP
T. Ernesto Figueroa, MD
Evan Goldfischer, MD, MBA
Michael J. Kennelly, MD
Beth LaGro, MLIS
Paul H. Lange, MD, FACS
Stacy Loeb, MD
Mark Moyad, MD, MPH
Ajay K. Nangia, MD
Dayne Nelson, MD
Kenneth Ogan, MD
Kathryn L. Taylor, PhD
Daniela A. Wittmann, PhD, MSW
Research Council
Aria F. Olumi, MD
Chairman
Darius Bagli, MDCM
Linda A. Baker, MD
Timothy Boone, MD, PhD
Arthur Burnett, MD, MBA
Mary Butler, MS
Benjamin Canales, MD
Toby Chai, MD
Peter Clark, MD
Steven Kaplan, MD
Hari Koul, PhD
Natasha Kyprianou, PhD
J. Kellogg Parsons, MD
Gail Prins, PhD
Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD
Robert Reiter, MD
Larissa Rodriguez, MD
Daniel Shoskes, MD
John Wei, MD
Members of the Bladder Health Alliance:
Alliance for Aging Research
American Geriatric Society’s Health in Aging Foundation
American Urogynecologic Society
American Urological Association
Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Blue Thong Society
Chesapeake Urology Associates
HealthyWomen International
Interstitial Cystitis Association
Men’s Health Network
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
National Association for Continence
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Simon Foundation for Continence
Society for Women’s Health Research
Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital
Reconstruction
Spina Bifida Association
United Spinal Association
Urological Association of Physician Assistants
Urology Care Foundation
Veterans Health Council
Women’s Health Foundation
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society